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Billions In New Funding Could Help Protect Sault Ste. Marie's Steel Industry
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have announced more than $5 billion in new funding for Canada's steel industry, as tariffs and trade uncertainty continue to put pressure on the sector.
The investment is part of a broader $9 billion federal-provincial agreement aimed at protecting jobs, helping Canadian steelmakers find new markets and strengthening key industries across Ontario.
For Sault Ste. Marie, where Algoma Steel is a major employer, the announcement raises important questions about the future of the local steel industry and what the funding could mean for workers and the community.
